tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post7808323890405061983..comments2015-01-04T08:13:47.124-06:00Comments on KC Bike Commuting: A convoy of three and a bike bathNoahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-28608193735839133242008-04-25T08:37:00.000-05:002008-04-25T08:37:00.000-05:00As far as OCD... Actually, I asked if it makes me ...As far as OCD... Actually, I asked if it makes me an OCP, which stands for "obsessive compulsive poseur." This is kind of a funny term, used mostly by those who ride in street clothes and have no intent of racing to describe those who dress in cycling-specific clothing and ride more expensive road bikes. <BR/><BR/>The joke is that people who ride without tons of fancy, go-fast goodies often fancy themselves as "real cyclists" in the "real world" and the weekend club riders as "poseurs" or "wannabe racers". <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, those who are going on long, fast club rides fancy themselves as "real cyclists", while figuring that plain-clothed riders must have lost their license, must be homeless, or can't afford a car.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully, I stand as an outside observer to all of this. While I have no intent to ever race, I don't demean others for their reasons for cycling, the kinds of riding they do, or the gear they choose to use. <BR/><BR/>I do, however, make fun of people for doing things that I believe are dangerous or life-threatening on a bike, but I don't think I'd actually yell at them to change their ways. I'm very much a live-and-let-die kind of guy that believes in dishing out advice only to people who obviously want it from me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Bryan, for the comment. Welcome to the Blogosphere. I see that your plight is beginning a bit like mine did. Congratulations on being among the few who actually do something more than making excuses. I'll add you to my blogroll.Noahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15271155305943176738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37888568.post-68166045718297139742008-04-25T08:12:00.000-05:002008-04-25T08:12:00.000-05:00Nice bike and nice blog. If cleaning it makes you...Nice bike and nice blog. If cleaning it makes you ODC then I'm screwed.Bryanhttp://bikingtolive.comnoreply@blogger.com